Classifieds Week of May 23, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Classifieds Week of May 16, 2024
Classified Ad Rates — MINIMUM RATE (In Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion, 20 words or less. All words in excess of 20,75¢ per word. Payable in advance of publication.— MINIMUM RATE (Outside Hale or Perry County) — $10.00 per insertion,20 words or less. All words in excess of 20, 95¢ per word.... Read More
Nelson graduates from Alabama State University
Breonna Nelson, a resident of Marion, AL, graduated from Alabama State University (ASU) at the ASU Stadium in Montgomery, AL on Friday, May 3, 2024. The commencement ceremony marked the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance and dedication for Ms. Nelson. She received her Bachelors of Social Work degree, marking a significant achievement in... Read More
MMI Alumnus, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey speaks at 2024 graduation
On Saturday, May 11, Marion Military Institute (MMI) welcomed U.S. Rep. Mike Carey as the college’s 2024 Commencement Speaker, 33 years after his own graduation and commissioning from MMI. The congressman from Ohio still values his lifelong friendships forged as a cadet and advised the graduating class to keep those Marion connections going. Proving that... Read More
Tourism generated $3.8 billion for Black Belt in 2023, says study
Tourism in Alabama’s 23- county Black Belt region generated an annual economic impact of $3.8 billion in 2023 and accounted for about 45,500 jobs, according to a new report commissioned by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA). The economic impact of tourism on the Black Belt roughly doubled from 2020 to 2023, growing from... Read More
Hale County High School holds Graduation exercises on Monday, May 13
Graduation was held on May 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Shelton State Gymnasium. Valedictorian: Mackenzie CosterSalutatorian: Julie TorresClass Officers:President: Makayla HerronVice President: Amaya JacksonSecretary: Shaniah JonesTreasurer: Yasmine JacksonGraduating Class:Ahmed Yahya Alsaqqani; Basel Mohamed Ahmed Alsaqqani; Jameria Janay Anderson; Colsyn Emery Armstrong; John Eric Arnold II; Desmond James Atkinson; Morgan Darnell Bane; Robert Lee... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 16, 2024
Legal Notice MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Tanja Smith and Michael Richards to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, a Division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., dated December 16, 2020 said mortgage recorded in... Read More
Legal Notices Week of May 23, 2024
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA Case no: 53-CV-900016.00 Michael Brooks and Michele Brooks, Plaintiffs,vs.TWO PARCELS OF LAND IN PERRY COUNTY, ALABAMA DESCRIBED BELOW AND STERLING B. PRICE, AND ALL OTHER PERSONS CLAIMING ANY PRESENT, FUTURE, CONTINGENT OR OTHER INTEREST IN SAID LANDS, Defendant NOTICE OF PUBLICATION TO: Sterling B. Price,... Read More
Applications open for 2024 Lincolnite Club scholarship, deadline is May 30
The 2024 National Scholarship Committee of the Lincolnite Club, Inc. is offering financial assistance to eligible students who might qualify for our annual scholarship awards. We are seeking students who have academic potential, as well as those who have made contributions to their schools and communities. Eligibility requirements for a Scholarship Award are as follows:... Read More
Johnny Lee Smith
Johnny Lee Smith, 34 went to his eternal home on May 2, 2024. He was born in Demopolis, AL on September 21,1989 to Gloria Cromer Smith and Jimmy L. Smith, Sr. He is survived by his parents, his son Dean Smith, his sister Elizabeth Hollingsworth, and his brothers Jimmy L. Smith, Jr. and Joey L.... Read More